Advance yourself to the following exercises done in a standing position. Hang on to a solid support, such as a kitchen counter, when exercising. These exercises are most effective if trunk is kept upright, buttocks tucked in and toes pointed straight ahead. Be sure to hold your stomach muscles tight and use good breathing techniques while exercising. Marching • Lift up knee. _____ repetitions _____ times per day Kick back • Kick leg behind you. • Keep knee straight. _____ repetitions _____ times per day Squats • Bend hips and knees as if sitting in a chair. _____ repetitions _____ times per day When doing these standing exercises: • Hold on to a solid object • Stand up tall X24510 (Rev. 1/12) ©AHC Lower Extremity/Bariatrics/VNA Lower Extremity Exercises – Standing Knee bends • Bend knee toward buttocks. _____ repetitions _____ times per day Side kick • Kick leg to side. • Keep knee straight. _____ repetitions _____ times per day Heel raises • Go up and down on your toes. • Repeat on heels. _____ repetitions _____ times per day www.AuroraHealthCare.org The information presented is intended for general information and educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice of your health care provider. Contact your health care provider if you believe you have a health problem.

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Marching• Lift up knee.

_____ repetitions

_____ times per day

Kick back• Kick leg behind you.• Keep knee straight.

_____ repetitions

_____ times per day

Squats• Bend hips and knees as

if sitting in a chair.

_____ repetitions

_____ times per day

When doing these standing exercises:• Hold on to a solid object• Stand up tall

X24510 (Rev. 1/12) ©AHC Lower Extremity/Bariatrics/VNA

Lower Extremity Exercises – Standing

Knee bends• Bend knee toward

buttocks.

_____ repetitions

_____ times per day

Side kick• Kick leg to side. • Keep knee straight.

_____ repetitions

_____ times per day

Heel raises• Go up and down

on your toes.• Repeat on heels.

_____ repetitions

_____ times per day

www.AuroraHealthCare.org

The information presented is intended for general information and educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice of your health care provider. Contact your health care provider if you believe you have a health problem.